HR Manager - 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) - Hospitality Business

COREcruitment Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced HR Manager to join our Dublin hospitality client on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role covers payroll, employee relations and day-to-day HR operations across the site, with a hands-on, practical approach and focus on compliance.

Working pattern is hybrid, with 3.5–4 days per week and an ASAP start. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records, support managers, and help drive a positive, compliant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role within a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Strong payroll management experience with attention to accuracy and compliance.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation and WRC requirements.
• Ability to advise and coach managers on complex people matters.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Payroll & HR Operations: Oversee payroll and HR processes, maintaining accurate data across systems.
• Employee Relations: Manage disciplinary, grievance, performance, probation and absence matters.
• HR Advice & Compliance: Provide practical guidance on policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Employment Documentation: Maintain employee records, contracts, and GDPR-ready documentation.
• Employee Lifecycle: Support onboarding, probation reviews, leave and other lifecycle processes.
• People Management: Partner with managers to support performance, wellbeing and engagement.
• HR Systems & Reporting: Monitor HR systems and data for accurate reporting.

Skills

Payroll

HR Operations

Employee Relations

HR Compliance

Documentation

Employee Lifecycle

People Management

HR Reporting

Job description

HR Manager – 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) – Hospitality Business

Salary: Up to €48,000 per annum (pro rata salary already calculated for the agreed 3.5-4 day working week)

Hours: 3.5-4 days per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Dublin

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on HR Manager to join our client on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, supporting the Dublin site across payroll, employee relations and day-to-day HR operations.This is a varied, operational role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, provide practical HR support to managers and employees, and ensure people processes remain accurate, efficient and legally compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll & HR Operations: Oversee payroll and tronc processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing, with employee data and contractual changes maintained across HR systems.


• Employee Relations: Manage a range of ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, probation and absence management, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.


• HR Advice & Compliance: Provide practical guidance and coaching to managers on HR policies, procedures and people‑related matters, ensuring compliance with Irish employment legislation and WRC requirements.


• Employment Documentation: Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and HR documentation, ensuring GDPR compliance and readiness for audits or inspections.


• Employee Lifecycle: Support onboarding, probation reviews, statutory family leave and other key employee lifecycle processes.


• People Management: Partner with managers to support performance, employee wellbeing and engagement, helping to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.


• HR Systems & Reporting: Monitor HR systems and people data, supporting accurate reporting and effective day-to-day HR processes.

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role, ideally within a fast‑paced, operational environment.


• Strong, hands‑on experience managing payroll and employee relations.


• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation, WRC requirements and HR best practice.


• Confident advising and coaching managers on complex people matters.


• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently.


• Available to start at short notice and able to make an immediate impact.